Griffing biography

Robert Griffing

Birth place or City of origin:	Linesville
State of origin:	PA
Last known City:	Gibsonia
Last known State:	PA
Start/Birth date:	1940
Death/End date:

Growing up in history-rich western Pennsylvania, Robert Griffing roamed the fields and shores of a nearby lake.

Indian artifacts that he found during his wanderings led his fascination with the region’s early history and Indian lore.

Following 30 years as a commercial artist which had refined the keen sense of design and composition that prepared him for his fine art career, Griffing turned to painting the Eastern Woodland Indians of the 18th century who had intrigued him as a youth.

Today Griffing is known for his finely detailed and historically accurate portrayals of Native Americans living during America’s colonial period.

A thorough researcher, he also gains a feeling for his subjects by participation in “living history” reenactments in which he and fellow re-actors use only authenti